Arsenal injury updates
Spanish tactician Mikel Arteta has provided Arsenal injury updates ahead of their meeting with Preston North End in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Wednesday night.
The Gunners, already without captain Martin Ødegaard and Riccardo Calafiori due to injuries lost the duo of Gabriel and Jurrien Timber in the second-half against Liverpool, an absence that saw the visitors grab a late equalizer in the Emirates on Sunday.
Their season has been impaired by injuries yet in the early days, but it looks as though their days of wanting is close an end with the updates from their Spanish manager.
Pay Attention: Get the best tips from our Bet of the Day
Mikel Arteta Provides Arsenal Injury Updates Ahead of Preston Trip
On Brazilian center back Gabriel Magalhaes, who was withdrawn earlier in the second-half following an awkward landing under pressure from Luis Diaz, Arteta said;
“We are still assessing him. It doesn’t look bad at all. It was much better the next day. He has done some tests.”
Arteta continued an speak on Jurrien Timber, who was also taken off before Liverpool’s equalizer; “Jurrien is fine. He has been out for a while. He was tired, he could not continue the game.”
Gabriel may need time to heal is swolen knee while Timber only needed rest. Riccardo Calafiori will miss out for a few weeks while Martin Ødegaard is expected back in training this week.
William Saliba has served his one game suspension and will be available for selection, whether on Wednesday in Preston or at Newcastle in the weekend.
